It's a well-known fact that the Bretons love to party, and the Menez-Hom Atlantique is no exception to the rule!
Over 1,500 events are on offer throughout the year. Why not join in the fun?
A GREAT SHOW TO ENJOY!
Grand prix national de Lestrevet (char à voile)
80 drivers are expected on the beaches of Lestrevet (Plomodiern) and Pentrez (Saint-Nic).
The place to be for CHINERS!
Exhibition of antique postcards, books and old papers
Attention collectors, bargain hunters and the curious: the postcard, book and old paper fair will take place on Monday April 1, at the espace Coatigrac'h in Châteaulin. A real rendez-vous for lovers of old documents and papers.
Each year, the show brings together some fifteen quality exhibitors.
the circus arts in the spotlight
"C koi ce cirque?" - Juggling convention
Shows, street art, jugglers, concerts... an event for the whole family!
The place to be for cycling fans
Les Boucles de l'Aulne
The day after the Tour du Finistère, the Boucles de l'Aulne will welcome a peloton of professional riders for a great show on the banks of the Aulne and on the slopes of Menez Quelc'h. As every year, live coverage and a giant screen will put spectators right at the heart of the race, so they can experience it with passion!
Admission to the circuit is free.
THE SPRING MUSICAL RENDEZ-VOUS!
Les Vaches Folks" Festival
At the Cast sports field from 5pm
A real open-air music festival featuring Soon, HoneyMen, Sonerien Du, Trio Blejean brothers, Hofman Family Blues experience!
Online booking possible until May 31, 2024
The sports festival
A genuine Châteaulinoise tradition since 1998, the Fête du Sport is a free event that showcases the town's wealth of sporting associations. The day's activities are open to all.
Each year, a small red thread rewards the children who have tried the most sports!
it's going to swing!
Fête de la musique
A popular, free event, the Fête de la Musique heralds the arrival of summer. Every year, amateur and professional artists compete with each other in their creativity to keep locals and tourists entertained until the end of the night!
running enthusiasts
Cast Hell Road
3 parcours de course (5, 10 ou 20 km) sur route à découvrir.
Evenement organisé par l’Elan du Porzay.
HUMOR AND COMEDY
Cast en scène
The "best" theater in Paris comes to Cast!
In its 18 years of existence, this festival has carved out a place for itself in the diaries of all comedy and humor fans! A friendly atmosphere and laughter guaranteed! The program is spread over 3 days, and each year offers a variety of shows for all audiences and tastes.
ROCK IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Sea Fest'N Sound Festival
Every summer, rock lovers gather in Lestrevet, just a stone's throw from the beach, for a musical, friendly and family-friendly event in a saloon atmosphere. As usual, the event will feature a great line-up, including Soldat Louis, Dorcha Cobs, Boxon, hearscape and many others... A great rock'n roll weekend ahead!
Art in the spotlight!
Painting and sculpture show
Every year, some fifty artists exhibit their work at Plomodiern's municipal hall. Painters, watercolorists, sculptors, they're all there!
Numerous free demonstrations and meetings with exhibitors are also organized over the ten days, to the delight of all art lovers and budding artists.
Admission is free.
IT'S A PARTY!
Festi'Bidard
C’est la fête traditionnelle du Cloître-Pleyben
BRETON MUSIC AND DANCE
Menez-Hom Festival
Since 1959, Plomodiern has been celebrating the village fête!
The village fête includes a parade of
400 costumes and bagadoù in the morning from 10:30 am, a ham on the bone at noon and a Breton dance show in the afternoon. It's the perfect time to share a good time with your family, to the sound of the binioù!
IN COZ MODE
Harvest and antique mechanics festival
The Traou Coz Kastellin association is offering a fine program for the end of August in Châteaulin.
In the morning, a parade of vintage vehicles (motorcycles, cars and tractors).
In the afternoon, original events on the theme of the harvest and the farm, as well as numerous games and activities for children.
CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Grand Pardon de Sainte-Anne-La-Palud
Every year, the pardon of Sainte-Anne, the grandmother of all Bretons, brings together 10,000 pilgrims on the dunes of the eponymous chapel. It's one of the most important pilgrimages in Brittany. After the traditional religious celebrations, processions in Breton costume bring together some 500 bearers of crosses, banners and statues. A great opportunity to discover the beauty of Breton costumes!
TREASURES TO DISCOVER!
European Heritage Days
Every heritage lover knows this date. Each year, a new theme is chosen to (re)discover new heritage treasures. For its 40th edition, the Heritage Days have opted for living heritage. There's so much to discover!
THE END-OF-YEAR SPORTING EVENT
19th Trail de Pleyben
It's the last event of the year for nature lovers!
On the program: 3 race courses, a free walk and even a cani-cross!
FOR ORIGINAL, LOCAL GIFTS!
Artisan'art
Every year, some sixty craftsmen and creators welcome you to the Coatigrac'h hall.
Games, wooden toys, decorations, jewelry, clothing and fashion accessories for children and adults, leather and fabric bags, painters, photographers, plastic artists, utilitarian and decorative ceramics, gastronomic products.
The organizing association: the Diwan Kastellin school offers a stand selling crêpes and galettes, a bar and a relaxation area for children.
Throughout the Christmas weekend, there's plenty to keep young and old alike entertained.
GO BACK IN TIME
100% Breton Christmas crib
It's been announcing Christmas since 1853! Listed as a Historic Monument since 2000, it's made up of 32 dolls in Breton costume, a reminder of the diversity and richness of Brittany's traditions. A must-see!
THE WINTER RENDEZVOUS
Winter fantasies
Every year in December, the Trégarvan rural school museum offers an original event. Investigations, Christmas-themed workshops, storytelling... a whole program to discover with the whole family!
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